yurt

noun

ˈyu̇rt 

ˈyərt

: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia

also : a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design

Illustration of yurt

Examples of yurt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond a space to live, the yurt was a sacral structure, based on the belief that the universe itself was shaped like a giant yurt. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

At Hyde Memorial State Park, visitors can even opt to camp in yurts. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

The site expanded its accommodations this year with Airstreams and Quonset huts alongside yurts and campgrounds. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Overnight options range from a 27-room luxury retreat to private stone casitas and yurts with hot tubs and rooftop decks. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Russian dialect yurta, of Turkic origin; akin to Turkish yurt home

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yurt

• blurt
• chert
• curt
• dirt
• flirt
• girt
• hurt
• peart
• pert
• shirt
• skirt
• spurt

Kids Definition

yurt

noun

ˈyu̇(ə)rt 

: a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia

Etymology

from Russian yurta "a domed tent, yurt"; of Turkish origin